by Victoria Force, Child and Family Services What is art therapy? Art therapy is an evidence-based mental health practice in which a trained art therapist utilizes art materials and other forms of expression to aid clients in their therapeutic journey. Art therapy can look like traditional talk therapy with art directives and materials used … Continue Reading »
Building on the success of last year’s IMAGINE luncheon, Sound, led by Chief Development Officer Sue Bean, raised more than $160,000, with more donations coming in.
Each year, families, children and youth in distress turn to Sound for support. Whether it is trouble in school, the traumas of domestic violence or other issues impacting children and parents, Sound believes it’s critical to support them whenever they need us. In just a few weeks, Sound will celebrate its work serving children and … Continue Reading »
When “Hope” (not her real name) arrived at SMH in 2010, she was caught in the maelstrom of domestic violence. She was leaving an abusive, long term marriage and wondering what the future would hold for her and her three young daughters.